Nelson Irrigation (wheatland)
Low Hazard ConditionEmergency Action Plan: Not Required
Location
| State | Montana |
| County | Wheatland |
| Nearest City | HARLOWTON |
| River/Stream | HOPLEY CREEK |
| Coordinates | 46.56300, -109.96920 |
Physical Characteristics
| Dam Type | Earth |
| NID Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Height | 25 ft |
| Dam Length | 500 ft |
| Year Completed | 1956 (70 years old) |
Storage & Hydraulics
| NID Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Max Storage | 117 acre-ft |
| Normal Storage | 69 acre-ft |
| Drainage Area | 46 sq mi |
| Max Discharge | 300 cfs |
Ownership & Safety
| Purpose | Irrigation |
| Owner | MARK & MARY MILLER |
| Owner Type | Private |
| Hazard Classification | Low |
| Emergency Action Plan | Not Required |